Which of the Following Is the Most Appropriate Beginning for a Typical

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most appropriate beginning for a typical routine inquiry message?

• A) an explanation of the problem or situation
• B) a buffer designed to set up persuasive efforts
• C) a persuasive opening using the indirect approach
• D) an off-subject, friendly introduction
• E) a brief statement to orient the reader

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Definitions:

Sponges

Simple aquatic animals belonging to the phylum Porifera, characterized by their porous bodies through which water flows.

Correct Phylum

The appropriate classification category in the biological taxonomy system that groups together organisms sharing a common basic structure.

Spiders

Arachnids with eight legs, typically silk-spinning, and known for their predatory lifestyle.

Organism

Any living entity, from single-celled microbes to multicellular plants and animals, capable of reproduction and response to stimuli.